The scenario left a lot to be desired on a lot of levels.
But the scene, the setting, with 81-degree temps, sunny skies and the feel that can only come from a home opener in any sport ... yeah, all that was here.
My 10 favorite photos from the Steelers' 17-14 loss to the Patriots on this Sunday afternoon are below, nine from our partners at Getty Images and one I snapped myself:
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JOE SARGENT / GETTY
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JOE SARGENT / GETTY
